"Girls, eat all you want an' then some." "We have a basket half full yet," replied Helen.
"You'll need it all before we get to Pine....

Now, I'll ride up on top with the boys an' eat my supper.

It'll be dark, presently, an' we'll stop often to listen.

But don't be scared." With that he took his rifle and, closing the door, clambered up to the driver's seat.

Then the stage lurched again and began to roll along.
Not the least thing to wonder at of this eventful evening was the way Bo reached for the basket of food.